Book Reviews

A story about a little penguin who is starting his first week at school, which teaches children about diversity and acceptance.

A picture book with a mindfulness technique using one’s senses to help younger children find calm through the rollercoaster of emotions they can experience.

Dr Sarb Johal is an expert in disaster psychology, his book gives a range of practical skills to help anyone come to terms with feelings of anxiety and learn to thrive.

This children's story encourages readers to keep their heads up in the real world so as not to miss out on experiencing real life passions that bring joy their everyday.

Theoretical and practice-based perspectives on cultural safety education, especially in the nursing profession.

How traditional Māori mental health practices can work in line with Western models of psychiatry to meet Māori clients’ cultural needs.

An introduction to how to challenge stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.

World-renowned developer of the life-saving behavioural therapy DBT, using her own struggle to develop life skills for others.

The journey of Amohaere Tangitu, who has changed the way health services serve the clinical, cultural and personal health needs of Māori and other health consumers.

A sweet and humorous story about friendship and feelings for smaller children.

A compassionate guide to navigating eating disorders, for those experiencing them and their loved ones, from someone who has been there.

How to cope with stress and avoid burnout in yourself, your co-workers and employees.

Becoming Tangata Tiriti brings together twelve non-Māori voices, professionals, activists and everyday individuals, who have engaged with te ao Māori and have attempted to bring te Tiriti to life in their work.

Young adult fiction about a teenager going through and coming to terms with mental illness.

A picture book for children around uncomfortable emotions - fear, apprehension, worrying thoughts and nervousness - with ways to manage them.

With her trademark visual wit, Mophead unravels the knots that keep us up at night.